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Education is for life NOT for living

Education is for life NOT for living. “The End of Education is Character”. Mrs Nirupa Daya Principal Sathya Sai School Cape Town. Background to Sai Schools. Health is Wholeness

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Education is for life NOT for living

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  1. Education is for life NOT for living “The End of Education is Character” Mrs Nirupa Daya Principal Sathya Sai School Cape Town

  2. Background to Sai Schools Health is Wholeness “Health is a dynamic state of complete physical, mental, spiritual and social wellbeing, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” World Health Organisation

  3. Background to Sai Schools Founder Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba "Sathya Sai Baba is a highly revered spiritual leader and worldteacher, whose life and message has inspired many worldwide to lead morevirtuous lives."

  4. Background to Sai Schools Sai Schools provide a holistic education with equal emphasis on both character development and academic achievement in striving for human excellence.

  5. Background to Sai Schools There are 43 Sathya Sai Schools worldwide

  6. Johannesburg Durban Cape Town Background to Sai Schools Newcastle

  7. Peace Love Right Conduct Non Violence Truth Aims & Objectives of Sai Schools The Education in Human Values (EHV) programme is based on the FIVE Fundamental, Inherent, Universal and Changeless Human Values

  8. as thought is TRUTH as feeling is PEACE as action is RIGHT CONDUCT as understanding is NON VIOLENCE The EHV Programme LOVE is the undercurrent of all VALUES Love

  9. INFORMATION The EHV Programme Before the hands act, as per the head, they should consult the heart HEAD (Correct Thinking) HAND (Right Action) • Education for the • Head – Intellectual faculty • Hand – Manual Skill • Heart – Human Values HEART (5 Human Values)

  10. The EHV Programme The EHV programme has been designed as a tool for the development of character, on the premise that: The End of Education is Character

  11. Monday morning…….. Vandalism Physical, emotional & mental violence towards teachers/peers Disruptive Aggressive Hyperactive ADD, ADHD Bad language • Low self esteem • Introverted • Demotivated • No sense of direction Selfish behaviour Absence of camaraderie

  12. Where does the problem originate? Purity in thought, word & deed Vandalism Physical, emotional & mental violence towards teachers/peers Mind & sense control Disruptive Aggressive Hyperactive ADD, ADHD Bad language Faith & Intuition • Low self esteem • Introverted • Demotivated • No sense of direction Leadership Selfish behaviour Absence of camaraderie

  13. The bird of intellect Purity in thought, word & deed Mind & sense control Faith & Intuition Leadership

  14. Teacher Learners It’s all about Resonance Human values cannot be taught. They are brought out through inspiration effected by the teacher resonating the 5 human values Teachers are remembered for what they are more than for what they teach

  15. Full spectrum lighting Aromatherapy Plants Pastel coloured walls A typical day at the Sai School Preparation before learners arrive: Teacher starts the day with a silent prayer and the preparation of the classroom for a conducive learning environment:

  16. Calm the mind Introspection A typical day at the Sai School When the learners arrive: The day begins with silent sitting Mind & sense control Faith & Intuition

  17. A typical day at the Sai School Examples of EHV activities integrated into daily activities Prayer/Quotation Faith & Intuition

  18. A typical day at the Sai School Examples of EHV activities integrated into daily activities Value based stories Purity in thought, word & deed

  19. A typical day at the Sai School Examples of EHV activities integrated into daily activities Group activities Leadership

  20. A typical day at the Sai School Examples of EHV activities integrated into daily activities Song Purity in thought, word & deed Mind & sense control Faith & Intuition Leadership

  21. A typical day at the Sai School Integration of values into standard school curriculum e.g. MATHEMATICS

  22. A typical day at the Sai School BREAK TIME! Nutritious, wholesome, homemade sandwiches Filtered water FOOD & DRINKS FROM TUCKSHOP NOT ALLOWED

  23. Physical Health A healthy body is a prerequisite for a healthy mind and hence for effective learning Free Medical Support Provided Dental check ups Full medical check ups Eye check ups

  24. Quotes from learners

  25. OUTPUT INPUT EHV Personality programming/ character development Child Conclusion The Sathya Sai Schools promote holistic, integrated health through the EHV programme HUMAN EXCELLENCE

  26. Sathya Sai School Cape Town nirupadaya@telkomsa.net Cell: 0848880089

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